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Iwai Kumesaburô II in the role of a shirabyôshi dancer: P.495-1937

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Iwai Kumesaburô II in the role of a shirabyôshi dancer

Maker(s)

Designer: Kunisada, Utagawa

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Description

Surimono. Colour print from woodblocks with metallic pigment and blind embossing (karazuri). Shikishiban. Signed: Gototei Kunisada ga. Poet: Ryûôtei Edo no Hananari. c.1830-2.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1937) by Barron, E. Evelyn

Dating

19th Century
Circa 1830 - Circa 1832

School or Style

Japanese
Ukiyo-e

Techniques used in production

Woodcut

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.495-1937
Primary reference Number: 182368

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 22 February 2021

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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